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Esteury Ruiz - Acquired by Athletics The Athletics acquired Ruiz from Atlanta on Monday in a three-team deal with the Brewers, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The A's also received pitchers...

Impact Ruiz, a part of the Josh Hader trade in July, posted an OPS around .900 in Triple-A last season and stole 48 total bases. He struggled with a .171/.194/.257 slash line in 17 big-league games, but that was a small sample size and he was still one of Milwaukee's top prospects. This is a perfect opportunity for Ruiz to get a chance to play every day, as Oakland lacks much talent on the roster.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freddy Tarnok - Dealt to Oakland The Athletics acquired Tarnok alongside Kyle Muller, Manny Pina, Royber Salinas and Esteury Ruiz in a three-way deal Monday which sent Sean Murphy and Joel Payamps to Atlanta and W...

Impact Tarnok was one of the Braves' top prospects and will be one of Oakland's now. The right-handed pitcher posted a 3.68 ERA and 49:17 K:BB in 44 innings with Triple-A Gwinnett last season. He also made 15 appearances in Double-A and one game -- his big-league debut -- with Atlanta in August.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manny Piña - Heads to Oakland in three-team deal The Athletics acquired Pina from Atlanta on Monday in a three-team trade which sent Sean Murphy to Atlanta and William Contreras to Milwaukee, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. The...

Impact Pina appeared in only five games with Atlanta in 2022 before undergoing season-ending wrist surgery. If healthy, the catcher who hit 13 home runs in 2021 -- albeit with a .293 OBP -- figures to get a fair amount playing time behind the plate in Oakland.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Noda - Picked up by Oakland Noda was selected by the A's during the Rule 5 draft Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact The Dodgers opted not to add Noda to the 40-man roster, and the A's picked him second during the Rule 5 draft. The 26-year-old had a .259/.396/.474 slash line with 25 home runs, 90 RBI and 20 stolen bases at the Triple-A level last year, and he'll now receive a major-league chance in Oakland.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aledmys Díaz - Finds work in Oakland Diaz and the Athletics agreed Wednesday on a two-year, $14.5 million contract, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The terms of Diaz's contract suggests that the Athletics likely envision him serving as a fixture in the lineup in 2023, after he largely served as a utility man in Houston over the past four seasons. He was a near-league-average hitter this past season, slashing .243/.287/.403 (96 wRC+) with 12 home runs, one stolen base, 38 RBI and 35 runs in 327 plate appearances. Diaz made at least five starts at every infield position as well as left field, but it's unclear where Oakland initially intends to use him primarily in 2023.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Winter Meetings: 10 trade candidates to watch

While splash signings have consumed the MLB Winter Meetings thus far, Jordan Shusterman lists 10 potential trades to keep an eye on.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Winter Meetings: 10 trade candidates to watch

Pirates win top pick in baseball’s first draft lottery

The Pirates won baseball’s first draft lottery Tuesday night and will get the first pick of eligible amateur players in July.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Pirates win top pick in baseball's first draft lottery

The Pittsburgh Pirates have won baseball’s first draft lottery and will get the first pick of eligible amateur players in July

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

A's get reliever Chad Smith from Rockies for minor leaguer

The Oakland Athletics picked up reliever Chad Smith in a trade with the Colorado Rockies

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

MLB commissioner Manfred says 2023 'big year' for A's future

The Oakland Athletics will have their relocation fee waived if they decide to move to Las Vegas, and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says 2023 is a big year when it comes to the futur...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Jace Peterson - Lands in Oakland Peterson signed a two-year contract with the Athletics on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Peterson recorded a 76 wRC+ through the end of his age-29 season, but he's posted a 98 wRC+ since turning 30 prior to the 2020 campaign. That doesn't make him much more than a part-time player, though the Athletics have enough holes on their roster that Peterson could feature regularly. Between his mediocre bat, tough home park and weak surrounding lineup, even a regular role would leave Peterson without much fantasy appeal outside of deep leagues.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A's 'having conversations' about Murphy, others SAN DIEGO -- Sean Murphy was still a member of the A’s at the start of the Winter Meetings. But as the three-day event progresses, there’s a...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

James Kaprielian - Recovering from shoulder surgery Kaprielian underwent offseason surgery to repair the AC joint in his right shoulder, Evan Webeck of The Mercury News reports.

Impact Kaprielian's rehab is reportedly proceeding as expected, and he's on track to be ready for the start of spring training. "It's something that he dealt with in the past," said manager Mark Kotsay. "I don't think it's a concern. I think it's something the organization and him felt strongly about moving forward with." Kotsay noted that although Kaprielian's rehab is going well, he doesn't yet have an exact timeline for when the right-hander will be back at 100 percent. His status will be worth monitoring as spring camp approaches.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Winter Meetings: Will Aaron Judge, Carlos Rodón sign? Who's getting traded?

With several of the MLB's top free agents still on the open market, the FOX Sports staff revealed what they're most looking forward to from...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Winter Meetings: Will Aaron Judge, Carlos Rodón sign? Who's getting traded?

REPORT: Guardians In Pursuit Of Sean Murphy Cleveland is one of the most engaged teams trying to acquire Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jasseel De La Cruz - Joins Oakland on MiLB deal De La Cruz signed a minor-league contract with the A's on Tuesday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Impact De La Cruz spent 2022 with Atlanta on a minor-league deal and will now make his way out west. The 25-year-old has a 7.21 ERA across 68.2 innings at the Triple-A level across the past two seasons.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monday's Transactions, Writethru BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Named Mike McCarthy bullpen coach, Marcus Jensen quality control coach, M...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Monday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Named Mike McCarthy bullpen coach, Marcus Jensen quality control coach, M...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Kevin Cron - Back in affiliated ball with Oakland Cron signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Nov. 8.

Impact Cron, the younger brother of the Rockies' C.J. Cron, spent the past two seasons in Asia. After playing in 2021 with the Hiroshima Carp of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, Cron moved over to Korea in 2022, joining the SSG Landers. Over 67 games with the Landers before being released in July, Cron slashed .222/.255/.420 with 11 home runs in 259 plate appearances. The 29-year-old will likely begin the 2023 campaign with Triple-A Las Vegas or Double-A Midland.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Reyes - Catches on with Oakland Reyes signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Nov. 14.

Impact After being outrighted off the Brewers' 40-man roster in late October, Reyes elected free agency rather than sticking around in the Milwaukee organization. Though he won't immediately get a spot on Oakland's 40-man roster, Reyes should have the opportunity to compete for a utility role with the big club in spring training. Reyes saw action in six games at the MLB level in 2022, going 4-for-15 at the dish.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Garcia - Links up with Oakland Garcia signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Nov. 14.

Impact Garcia is expected to open the 2023 campaign at Triple-A Las Vegas, though he'll likely get the opportunity to attend Oakland's big-league camp this spring as a non-roster invitee. He made six appearances out of the Baltimore bullpen in 2022 but otherwise spent the majority of the season at Triple-A Norfolk, where he produced a 2.34 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 34.2 innings.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Former Dodgers Infielder Reportedly Signing with Team in Japan Sheldon Neuse, who spent 2021 with the Dodgers, has been DFA’d by the A’s and will be signing with a team in Japan, according to MLB Trade R...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Melissa Lockard: The A's non-tendered three players ahead of the... - The Athletic The A's non-tendered three players ahead of the deadline — RHP Deolis Guerra, LHP Jared Koenig and OF/1B David MacKinnon. All three are now...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Big League Weekend returning to Las Vegas after 3-year hiatus After a three-year absence, Big League Weekend is back at Las Vegas Ballpark featuring the Cincinnati Reds and Oakland Athletics.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Beane moves into advisory role for A's, Forst stays GM

Longtime executive Billy Beane is stepping away from the day-to-day operations of the Oakland Athletics to become the senior advisor to the managing partner and will answer to owne...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

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MLB Winter Meetings: Will Aaron Judge, Carlos Rodón sign? Who's getting traded?

Beane moves into advisory role for A's, Forst stays GM